Michelle Rodriguez
Summary
Experienced with financial analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Restaurant Associates
11.2023 - Current
- Work with Compass Field Accountant and Operations teams to create forecasts and budgets for client and assist with presentations to Sr. Management.
- Financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, month-end and quarterly close processes, and other accounting activities.
- Manage financial and administrative operations, including technical general and COGS, accounts payable, general ledger accounting, revenue management, financial statement preparation, accrual accounting, account reconciliation, and cash flow analysis.
- Resolved various accounting/reconciliation issues from our POS systems (Toast) as well as outstanding AR.
- Tracked DSO for client and work with clients to ensure timely collection of receivables for Food & Beverage.
- Partner cross-functionally with internal teams (e.g., finance, technology, operations) to streamline financial workflows and develop scalable procedures.
- Managed 1 member on the team, worked closely with Operations, Regional Controller, & Client at Lincoln Center.
Assistant Controller
iHeartMedia
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Assist the Controller with the timely and accurate preparation, analysis and presentation of all financial reports, statements and tax return filings on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
- Managed and developed forecasts for Deferred Revenue and Billing while identifying potential risks and opportunities across all business entities.
- Collaborated closely with Sales team to diligently manage iHeartMedia customer contracts efficiently while billing music industry clients accurately.
- Streamlined the month-end close process and financial reporting encompassing Revenue, Expenses, Journal Entries, Accruals, and AR/AP.
- Created weekly DSO on customers with balances 60 days and over and developed solutions.
- Dealt with daily accounting functions such as cash receipts, disbursements, and account management.
- Reviewed accounts payable and intercompany billings, ensuring proper coding approval.
- Facilitated account reconciliations on balance sheet & P&L with variance analysis.
- Resolved customer payment issues proactively via thorough reconciliation research.
- Managed billing processes and cash collection for all business units effectively.
- Assisted Controller, Vice President & President diligently by preparing ad hoc reports alongside managing any special projects that arose promptly.
Senior Finance Manager
RTW Retailwinds Acquisition
11.2016 - 01.2023
- Drove ecommerce division sales, generating robust monthly revenue of around 100 million.
- Managed daily accounting tasks such as accounts payable/receivable, payroll, inter-company accounting, cash management/reconciliation, financial reporting, and balance sheet variances.
- Analyzed transactional data meticulously; prepared monthly balance sheet & P&L account analysis along with reconciliations including roll-forwards & accruals.
- Proactively identified potential risks within the revenue accounting systems/processes and recommended effective solutions to enhance performance.
- Prepared quarterly budgets and forecasts for Cash Operations, Miscellaneous Expenses and Gift Card liabilities across all Ecommerce divisions.
- Streamlined treasury management, weekly cash budgeting, and forecast prep for clear executive communication.
- Oversaw journal entries; performed detailed reconciliation/analysis of accounts during closing periods.
- Collaborated with IT on new system implementations for all ecommerce brands.
Finance Manager
RTW Retailwinds Acquisition
11.2016 - 12.2021
- Coordinated monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles, including preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and generating aging reports for all entities.
- Managed treasury operations such as forecast creation, fund wires execution, and disbursements coordination for Accounts Payable/Payroll & HR Benefits department.
- Identified risks & opportunities concerning bank fees, interest expense, and partnered with FP&A to develop precise budget forecasts for these sectors.
- Supervised daily reconciliation of cash/credit card transactions, bank reconciliations, POS data, and bank deposits for ecommerce brands.
- Performed key account reconciliations including revenue, accounts receivable/payable, and cash management.
- Created reports between E-commerce system and accounting software to rectify discrepancies.
- Analyzed balance sheet and P&L data monthly to identify ecommerce performance trends.
Treasury Manager
Equinox
08.2014 - 11.2016
- Managed cash and credit card transactions for 215 facilities with a team of four accountants.
- Processed treasury functions like cash management, wire transfers, and account funding.
- Directed integration of Equinox subsidiaries into unified cash and treasury systems.
- Worked with Senior Treasury Manager and Director to create monthly cash flow forecast.
- Completed month-end close for both domestic and international Equinox entities.
- Proposed and implemented enhancements to streamline cash management processes.
- Generated receipts, disbursements reports, and analyzed weekly variances.
- Executed precise weekly cash forecasting and variance analysis.
Senior Accountant
Madison Square Garden
05.2013 - 08.2014
- Streamlined month-end processes for Food & Beverage/Merchandise across all venues by booking journal entries and preparing balance sheet and expense account analysis.
- Led the implementation of Insuites to efficiently track revenue and expenses generated from food and beverage sales in MSG luxury suites during events.
- Compiled monthly KPI data into comprehensive reports consistently delivered to MSG executives regarding Food & Beverage performance across all venues.
- Conducted detailed daily revenue analysis for Food and Beverage during events at various venues to assess impact on gains or losses in expenses.
- Maintained daily account reconciliations for MSG, Radio City Hall, Beacon, and Chicago (Forum) within the food and merchandise division.
- Assisted in creating quarterly/yearly budget forecasts and financial reports for executives.
Accountant
Home Box Office
04.2007 - 05.2013
- Formulated quarterly bad debt analysis for 400 TV distributors, ensuring sufficient reserve.
- Compiled detailed monthly accounts receivable aging, key metrics such as DSO's, A/R Turnover, and performed thorough reconciliation of A/R sub-ledger to Oracle general ledger.
- Engineered the quarterly AR executive summary, integrating comprehensive analysis of HBO's Revenue/TV Licensing Sales and AR KPIs for International and Domestic Distribution.
- Reviewed all contracts meticulously to ensure timely submission of HBO International & Domestic Distribution invoices per agreed contract terms.
- Participated in month-end, quarterly, and year-end close processes including Bad Debt analysis and Short- & Long-Term Receivables reporting.
- Managed daily G/L activity including intercompany transactions, balance sheet reconciliations.
- Collaborated with Legal & Operations to enhance billing strategies for outstanding Licensors.
- Liaised with HBO tax department on all tax matters, including withholding form filings.
- Prior Experience: CBS Television Stations-Accounts Receivable Analyst, CBS Television Stations- Junior Accounts Receivable Cash Application Analyst
Education
Bachelors - Business Administration-Finance
Baruch College
New York, NY06-2011
Skills
- Microsoft Teams, Salesforce, NetSuite, Oracle, Hyperion, Sage, AS400, Stripecom, Returnly, Banking systems, MAS500, Quickbooks, SAP(Concur), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, OMS-Microsoft Dynamics 365, Anaplan
- Cash flow management
- Preparing financial statements
- Staff management
- Audit preparation
- Accounting management
- Statement reconciliation
- Account reconciliation
- Financial forecasting
- General ledger accounting
- Budget preparation
- Accounts receivable management
- Team oversight
- AP/AR invoicing
- ERP systems expertise
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Controller
Restaurant Associates
11.2023 - Current
Assistant Controller
iHeartMedia
01.2023 - 11.2023
Senior Finance Manager
RTW Retailwinds Acquisition
11.2016 - 01.2023
Finance Manager
RTW Retailwinds Acquisition
11.2016 - 12.2021
Treasury Manager
Equinox
08.2014 - 11.2016
Senior Accountant
Madison Square Garden
05.2013 - 08.2014
Accountant
Home Box Office
04.2007 - 05.2013
Bachelors - Business Administration-Finance
Baruch College
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